Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) has experienced a significant drop in player count, now nearing the numbers of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World (MH World). Dive deeper into the reasons behind MH Wilds' declining player base and the excitement surrounding the game's first collaboration.

Monster Hunter Wilds' Player Count Goes Way Down

From Over 1 Million to 40k

Launched to great fanfare and becoming Capcom's fastest-selling game of the year, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a sharp decline in its player base just three months post-release. Initially boasting over a million concurrent players, the game's numbers have dwindled to a 24-hour peak of 41,101 players, as reported by SteamDB. This figure brings it perilously close to MH World, which currently holds a 24-hour peak of 26,479 players.

For comparison, during its third month on Steam, MH World maintained over 100,000 concurrent players, a number that MH Wilds has not been able to match, settling at around 40,000. Many players and analysts point to a lack of endgame content as the primary reason for this decline, despite the release of Title Update 1. The upcoming second Title Update this Summer promises new monsters, events, and more, which could potentially revitalize the player base.

MH Wilds x Street Fighter Collab Teased

Adding to the anticipation is the tease of a collaboration with another beloved Capcom franchise, Street Fighter. A tweet from the official Monster Hunter account on May 19 featured an image with a paw mark styled in the urban aesthetics of Street Fighter 6, hinting at an exciting crossover.

Though no details have been officially confirmed, fans are buzzing with excitement, especially given the history of successful collaborations between the two franchises. Monster Hunter World previously featured a Street Fighter crossover, including Ryu and Sakura armor sets, paid DLC such as Hadoken and Shoryuken gestures, and even a Handler's Chun-Li Costume.

This would be the first collaboration for MH Wilds, and fans are eager to see how Capcom will execute this crossover event. The Monster Hunter series has a history of diverse collaborations, including Devil May Cry and Sonic for MH4, Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem for MH Gen U, and Assassin’s Creed and Megaman for MH World, among others.

With the promise of new content and an exciting collaboration on the horizon, many anticipate a resurgence in MH Wilds' player base. Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Keep up with the latest developments by checking out our article below!